Aged CareGender Infantilising older women to disguise financial abuse What would make a man eulogise about his dead father at his mother’s funeral and…Sarah RussellNovember 19, 2015
My story Little girls should be seen and heard Eulogy at Mum's celebration: I would like to acknowledge that we are celebrating Mum’s life…Sarah RussellNovember 15, 2015
Aged CareSocial issues Risk of abuse escalates Commissioner Susan Ryan suggests the government keep a national register for powers of attorney, so…Sarah RussellNovember 10, 2015
My story Life of love leaves an indelible mark Joan Russell saved her daughter’s life: when she was in the extremes of depression, Joan gave her…Sarah RussellOctober 12, 2015
Gender Sisterhood is a fallacy Julia Hartley-Brewer claims Chrissie Hynde has offended the Sisterhood. What Sisterhood? Like the Siren, Banshee…Sarah RussellSeptember 4, 2015
Social issues Under seige The Mornington Peninsula is rapidly changing. What was once a heavily vegetated area with bush…Sarah RussellAugust 25, 2015
Aged Care Respect living wills I arrived at an aged care facility recently to find a fire truck, 2 Mobile…Sarah RussellAugust 11, 2015
Aged CareHealth Care Too quick to prescribe I am the medical power of attorney of my 91-year-old mother, who lives in an…Sarah RussellAugust 6, 2015
Mental Health Breakthrough 20 years ago today, on July 21st 1995, I ran down my street naked. This…Sarah RussellJuly 21, 2015